Charles Dickens and Medway
2012 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, arguably our most famous writer. Dickens moved to the area in 1817, aged 5 and lived here until 1822, when the family moved to London. Despite this move, Dickens retained great affection for the area, which he included in a number of his works including The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Great Expectations. For more information on what's on in the Medway area (and beyond) to celebrate his life and works visit: www.dickens2012.org
(Published 27/12/2011)
